How long should I wait to get Curious Case of Benjamin Button - Blu-ray Forum

Idioteque... · 10-14-2009, 06:03 AM

Loved the movie and thought the transfer was awesome but I'm not ready to buy it because of the lack of features on the blu ray and I have this feeling that there's a longer cut being awaited to be released. I know that when I bought No Country For Old Men in January, the announcement of the special edition was announced. I still have not opened it and am waiting to sell it so I can buy the SE, I don't want to take that risk with BB. It's an excellent movie and I want to see it the best format as possible. I know a lot was cut out and I feel the film could benefit from more footage.

Home Th3atre · 10-14-2009, 06:10 AM

3 years.

Russell_L · 10-14-2009, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Idioteque...

Loved the movie and thought the transfer was awesome but I'm not ready to buy it because of the lack of features on the blu ray and I have this feeling that there's a longer cut being awaited to be released. I know that when I bought No Country For Old Men in January, the announcement of the special edition was announced. I still have not opened it and am waiting to sell it so I can buy the SE, I don't want to take that risk with BB. It's an excellent movie and I want to see it the best format as possible. I know a lot was cut out and I feel the film could benefit from more footage.

Um...you're kidding, right? There are a TON of extras on the Blu-ray, and the movie is already 2 hours and 45 minutes! Plus, being a joint venture between Criterion and Paramount, I doubt we'll see a more 'deluxe' version any time soon......

sinister184 · 10-14-2009, 06:21 AM

i see no reason to wait.. i dont see a new release of that film coming anytime soon. go ahead and drop your 20 on it.

Suntory_Times · 10-14-2009, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sinister184

i see no reason to wait.. i dont see a new release of that film coming anytime soon. go ahead and drop your 20 on it.

Agreed. A longer version is not coming, nor are any deleted scenes. The current blu is as good as blu gets. Buy it next chance you get.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 10-14-2009, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Idioteque...

Loved the movie and thought the transfer was awesome but I'm not ready to buy it because of the lack of features on the blu ray and I have this feeling that there's a longer cut being awaited to be released. I know that when I bought No Country For Old Men in January, the announcement of the special edition was announced. I still have not opened it and am waiting to sell it so I can buy the SE, I don't want to take that risk with BB. It's an excellent movie and I want to see it the best format as possible. I know a lot was cut out and I feel the film could benefit from more footage.

I don't think there's gonna be another version. Wait until there's a good deal, then buy it. Don't spend over $15

Idioteque... · 10-14-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell_L

Um...you're kidding, right? There are a TON of extras on the Blu-ray, and the movie is already 2 hours and 45 minutes! Plus, being a joint venture between Criterion and Paramount, I doubt we'll see a more 'deluxe' version any time soon......

Yeah it's long already but Eric Roth was puzzled that the 7th lightning bolt scene didn't make it and I was hoping for more scenes with Benjamin alone

[Show spoiler]

and a more indepth connection between the intro and movie. Basically I'm looking for a way to make the haters appreciate it.

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Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

I don't think there's gonna be another version. Wait until there's a good deal, then buy it. Don't spend over $15

True I'm waiting for it to lower on Amazon Marketplace or another Best Buy deal like they did before with the 13 dollar blu rays. Wish the boxart wasn't so horrid.

I honestly prefer this

DMC86X · 10-14-2009, 11:56 AM

And as far as No Country for Old Men, I believe the only difference is the SE has LPCM 5.1 audio and the CE has DTS HD MA 5.1 and a digital copy. Not worth selling the edition you have IMO. They both sell for the same price on Amazon.

MaCruz · 10-14-2009, 12:14 PM

This movie was on sale @ Amazon for $14.99 a few months ago and everyone jumped on it. I think it's currently $24.99 or less.

I got mine for $20 when it came out.

This movie out of my collection is one of, if not the best looking BD's movies I have right now.

EDIT: Amazon has it for $19.99

ChoosyLobster · 10-14-2009, 12:45 PM

i got my movie for 14.99 at bestbuy when they had the special

Mr.White · 10-14-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ChoosyLobster

i got my movie for 14.99 at bestbuy when they had the special

Me too, great film IMO!

Blu-Moon · 10-14-2009, 02:59 PM

Last week Best Buy had it for $19.99, while Wal-Mart was still selling it for $29.99. Took the Best Buy ad to Wal-Mart and they matched the price on the spot.

benricci · 10-14-2009, 03:03 PM

the Criterion version is probably as definitive as it's gonna get. I mean, what more do you really need?

BTW, there is a copy for like $12 in the Amazon Marketplace listings...

banned user105 · 10-14-2009, 03:42 PM

Longer cut? You want a LONGER cut of Ben Button? Sheesh.

retablo · 10-14-2009, 04:24 PM

The screenplay posted by Paramount only contains 6 lightning bolt scenes, that my search function found, anyway.

Once, when I was in a field tending to my cows...

Once, when I was fixing a leak on the roof...

Once, when I was crossing the road to get the mail...

Once, I was walking my dog along a country road...

Once I was sitting in my truck listening to the radio...

Then a generic one at the end, with voice over by Pitt: "Some people... get struck by lightning...” Mr. DAWS being struck by lightning again...

Idioteque... · 10-14-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by doctorthodt

Longer cut? You want a LONGER cut of Ben Button? Sheesh.

I stated my reasons. A long movie is not the problem, it's how captivating it can be.

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Originally Posted by retablo

The screenplay posted by Paramount only contains 6 lightning bolt scenes, that my search function found, anyway.

Once, when I was in a field tending to my cows...

Once, when I was fixing a leak on the roof...

Once, when I was crossing the road to get the mail...

Once, I was walking my dog along a country road...

Once I was sitting in my truck listening to the radio...

Then a generic one at the end, with voice over by Pitt: "Some people... get struck by lightning...” Mr. DAWS being struck by lightning again...

If that's the case then stupid Eric Roth forgot to put the 7th lightning scene. Way to act clueless about your own work. I thought it was a mistake on the editing floor lol why would I doubt Fincher?

Ugh I wish they did a better job with the boxart, Criterion is known for excellent boxarts but wtf were they thinking with BB. Anyway I'll buy next time it's on sale. Probably sometime around after Black Friday?

sfmarine · 10-14-2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by benricci

the Criterion version is probably as definitive as it's gonna get. I mean, what more do you really need?

+1...It doesn't get any better than the Criterion collection. It had loads of features. I can't believe you want a longer cut...the move was long enough lol.

dcowboy7 · 10-14-2009, 07:53 PM

2027....the year we really do make contact.

aramis109 · 10-14-2009, 08:24 PM

Anything that has "Criterion" on the box is going to be the definitive edition of the movie and as good as it gets. I personally am not interested in a lot of the films Criterion releases an edition of, but I am very much a fan of their work. I can't imagine a better product and we were really lucky to get it this way right off the bat. I hope Criterion does more new releases like this.

steve599 · 10-14-2009, 09:32 PM

Lack of features? Really?

10-14-2009, 06:03 AM	#1
Idioteque... Banned Member since:Sep 2009 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:140	How long should I wait to get Curious Case of Benjamin Button Loved the movie and thought the transfer was awesome but I'm not ready to buy it because of the lack of features on the blu ray and I have this feeling that there's a longer cut being awaited to be released. I know that when I bought No Country For Old Men in January, the announcement of the special edition was announced. I still have not opened it and am waiting to sell it so I can buy the SE, I don't want to take that risk with BB. It's an excellent movie and I want to see it the best format as possible. I know a lot was cut out and I feel the film could benefit from more footage.

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10-14-2009, 06:10 AM	#2
Home Th3atre Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:185	3 years.

10-14-2009, 06:21 AM	#4
sinister184 Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:FL, USA Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:52 Blu-ray collection:593 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:17	i see no reason to wait.. i dont see a new release of that film coming anytime soon. go ahead and drop your 20 on it.

10-14-2009, 11:56 AM	#8
DMC86X Power Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Baton Rouge, LA Blu-ray collection:24 Trading Score:90	And as far as No Country for Old Men, I believe the only difference is the SE has LPCM 5.1 audio and the CE has DTS HD MA 5.1 and a digital copy. Not worth selling the edition you have IMO. They both sell for the same price on Amazon.

10-14-2009, 12:14 PM	#9
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	This movie was on sale @ Amazon for $14.99 a few months ago and everyone jumped on it. I think it's currently $24.99 or less. I got mine for $20 when it came out. This movie out of my collection is one of, if not the best looking BD's movies I have right now. EDIT: Amazon has it for $19.99

10-14-2009, 12:45 PM	#10
ChoosyLobster Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Miami Fl Blu-ray collection:326 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	i got my movie for 14.99 at bestbuy when they had the special

10-14-2009, 02:59 PM	#12
Blu-Moon Active Member Member since:Mar 2009	Last week Best Buy had it for $19.99, while Wal-Mart was still selling it for $29.99. Took the Best Buy ad to Wal-Mart and they matched the price on the spot.

10-14-2009, 03:03 PM	#13
benricci Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	the Criterion version is probably as definitive as it's gonna get. I mean, what more do you really need? BTW, there is a copy for like $12 in the Amazon Marketplace listings...

10-14-2009, 03:42 PM	#14
banned user105 Banned Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Orlando Blu-ray collection:1672	Longer cut? You want a LONGER cut of Ben Button? Sheesh.

10-14-2009, 04:24 PM	#15
retablo Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hollywood Blu-ray collection:1307 Trading Score:1	The screenplay posted by Paramount only contains 6 lightning bolt scenes, that my search function found, anyway. Once, when I was in a field tending to my cows... Once, when I was fixing a leak on the roof... Once, when I was crossing the road to get the mail... Once, I was walking my dog along a country road... Once I was sitting in my truck listening to the radio... Then a generic one at the end, with voice over by Pitt: "Some people... get struck by lightning...” Mr. DAWS being struck by lightning again...

10-14-2009, 07:53 PM	#18
dcowboy7 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Pequannock, NJ 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:112 Trading Score:11	2027....the year we really do make contact.

10-14-2009, 08:24 PM	#19
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	Anything that has "Criterion" on the box is going to be the definitive edition of the movie and as good as it gets. I personally am not interested in a lot of the films Criterion releases an edition of, but I am very much a fan of their work. I can't imagine a better product and we were really lucky to get it this way right off the bat. I hope Criterion does more new releases like this.

10-14-2009, 09:32 PM	#20
steve599 Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Wisconsin 4K collection:45 Blu-ray collection:238 DVD collection:82 iTunes collection:29	Lack of features? Really?

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